8th Grade Project: Radial Name Design

In our current unit we are learning about symmetry and the different ways things can be symmetrical.  This leads into our symmetrical name design project in which we use radial symmetry.

Beginning in our sketchbooks, we first worked out the way we wanted our names to look.  Having been shown example of radial symmetry and previous name projects, students take into consideration the many options that have in the design of their name.

Once they have completed their two initial designs, they move into the image transfer practice.  This gives students an awareness of the key determining factor in their design:  "How does the image transfer change the overall design?".